Stairwell system

ABSTRACT

The instant invention relates to a stairwell system that provides a floor that can be deployed within a stairwell that can increase the useable area in a stairwell by providing a storage area above the stairwell system and a safety shelter below the stairwell system. This stairwell flooring system is also known as a “floating floor”. The instant invention provides a set of movable floor panels that can be mounted on the wall of a stairwell into an upper and a lower chamber. The upper chamber may be used as a storage or work area. It may be equipped with shelves on the wall and a countertop so that an individual may operate appliances. The lower chamber can be used as a shelter for protection from a tornado, hurricane, or other natural disaster.

CROSS REFERENCES

This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 15/215,926 filed on Jul. 21, 2016.

The following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part herein, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present stairwell system with the panels lowered;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof showing the panels in a raised position allowing access to the lower portion of the stairwell;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing all panels raised allowing complete access to the lower portion of the stairwell;

FIG. 4 shows possible dimensions for the panels of the present invention; 

1. The functional and utility design for the Stairwell System substantially as shown and described. 